JCR Committee

President: Amanda Hadkiss

Queens' JCR committee is there to make sure that members of the JCR are represented in full and get the most out of their time in Cambridge. As President I head the committee, and am your ambassador, both to the college and the university. Working closely with both the MCR and SCR, my role is about bringing about the changes and improvements you want to college while ensuring that you are kept informed of all other changes through the newsletter and emails. This year we will focus on improving the social provision at Queens', promoting welfare initiatives and ensuring that access schemes remain a priority.

Email: jcr-president
Mobile: 07903249336
Room: G3

Vice President (Internal): Will Scott

Hi!

I'm Will. My official title is Vice President (Internal) - basically my role is to oversee the JCR budget and assist Amanda with anything related to College life (Jordan deals with all the External stuff).

Every year, college give the JCR a sum of money to be spent on sports, societies, and other student needs (although sadly not on your Sainsbury's shopping). I allocate this money at the start of the academic year, trying to make sure every society gets its fair share of the cash. Hand in your receipts to me, and I’ll reimburse you straight away.

When I’m not managing monetary matters, I represent your views at meetings with fellows, and I also try to ensure that JCR policies are sustainable in the long run.

Do feel free to drop in for a chat - about anything at all! Even if all you want is a good moan and a cup of tea - I’ll always be available in my room (R5a) from 4-5pm on a Wednesday, although you can catch me around college too, and I’m happy to listen anytime!

Let us know if there’s anything at all that the JCR Committee can do for you.

Will

Email: jcr-vp-internal
Mobile: 07952218842
Room: R5a

Vice President (External): Jordan Norris

Due to being a Vice President, I will naturally be aiding the day-to-day running of the JCR and being involved in any executive responsibilities.

However, my role expands further than this:
External affairs
Responsible for the J.C.R.'s relations with external bodies including the University and other Colleges. This is largely conveyed through

• CUSU council every fortnight. This is the decision making body of CUSU. Anyone can attend but only the elected College's representatives (me and the JCR president) are allowed to vote. If you wish to attend or suggest a motion, don't hesitate to contact me.
• Presidents and Externals on the other week. Slightly more informal, the two JCR officers from each College commune to discuss College or wider issues, suggesting solutions and giving opinions.
• Occasional ballots or other agenda raised from either Colleges or the University.

Alumni and Career development
Graduation can be worrying, not just on your class but on what happens next. It is therefore essential to provide not just opportunities for students, but ideas too

• Alumni are valuable when looking to the future. Promoting alumni-student relations by, amongst others, organising dinners and talks.
• From companies directly. Keeping you informed of any presentations and workshops on offer.

Email: jcr-vp-external
Mobile: 07907641562
Room: K36

Secretary: Myrto Aspioti

As Secretary (and as ¼ of the Executive Committee, along with Amanda, Will and Jordan,) my job is to:

• take minutes at all JCR Open and Committee Meetings which I then upload on the JCR Website,
• handle all Committee and official JCR correspondence,
• assist Amanda in the day-to-day running of the JCR,
• make sure any general problems/ inquiries/ requests pertaining to JCR matters are forwarded for discussion in the Committee or to the members of the Committee responsible,
• sit on the Donations Committee, which meets twice a year to discuss charitable donations made by the College to various institutions or groups.

As Academic Officer it is my responsibility to:

• liaise with the Senior Tutor concerning academic matters
• contact the College Librarian with any questions/ requests concerning the library

As Communications Officer,

• I will be sending out the Newsletter and mid-week bulletin,
• Updating the notice boards around Cripps and outside the Buttery
• Sending out e-mails on behalf of other Committee members
• And compiling the Table of Faces during Freshers’ Week

Please contact me if:

• you have any general issue which needs to be discussed in the JCR Committee meetings,
• ... or any issue you would like to address to a JCR Officer, but don’t know who would be responsible for its resolution,
• you have any questions/ comments concerning the Committee Meeting Minutes which I could forward to the Committee
• you would like to make a donation to an organisation or cause
• you have any problems which you would like to forward to the Senior Tutor
• you have any issue with the library, its rules and regulations, which you would like to forward to the Librarians

If you have any posters which you want to put up on the Cripps/ Buttery notice boards, please leave them in the poster box at the Porter’s Lodge and I will put them up as soon as possible.

Email: jcr-secretary

Freshers Reps: Will Martin &

Hey, I'm Will and I'm one of the two Freshers Reps for this year. I'm extremely excited to start working on projects such as the Freshers' Dinner and Freshers' Week for the incoming Freshers, to ensure that they are original, exciting and bring the year even closer together. After all, what's a uni experience without the people sharing it with you?! If you have any suggestions at all for us to take to Committee Meetings, there is a Suggestions Box outside my room (EE4), with paper and a pen on the board outside. Please make use of this, so that your opinions are heard. If you want to drop by for a cup of tea or a chat at any point, my door is always open!

Email: jcr-firstyear
Mobile: 07985931370
Room: EE4

Computer Officer: Will Oram

Hi, I'm Will, and I'm the computer officer for Queens' JCR.
My main jobs include:

• Working on this website to ensure it provides the best way for the committee to communicate with members of the college, both with short term news items, and permanent information and archives.
• Developing and supporting other systems run by the JCR, such as the Room Ballot and Guest Night booking system.
• Providing input regarding technical/computer matters on the JCR.

I am also happy to try to help you remedy emergency problems with your own computer. Emergencies only, please. You're welcome to find me (EE16), or call me, but it's best to email me with the problem and I will do my best to help you out!

If there are any usage, content or other issues regarding the site, don't hesitate to contact me.

Email: jcr-computer

Steward: Dominic Brown

Hi there, I'm Dom and I'm the JCR Steward. I look after anything food-related in college - that means Buttery, as well as Formal Hall, Guest Nights and food in the QBar Coffee Shop. I act as a link between the JCR (you), the Catering Department and the college authorities.

This year I want to make college food more reflective of what we want, so I'll be setting up a more thorough system of surveys and questionnaires so we can tell the Catering Department what we like and don't like, and provide suggestions. Part of this will be trying to diversify and improve the vegetarian food, particularly at Formals. Another main objective is to get some occasional, special formals in Old Hall (basically like Guest Nights but without the guests!).

Email: jcr-steward

Access Officer: Lewis MacDonald

I'm Lewis, Access Officer for the JCR Committee. My role is to supervise and help run the JCR's outreach and diversity projects and implement the new college Access Policy. This means helping to run the open days, shadowing schemes and school visits to make sure that no one is put off from applying to Queens' because of their background. I also liaise with college and CUSU on issues related to Access and admissions. I firmly believe Queens' is one of the most welcoming communities in Cambridge, the challenge is letting everyone know this. This year I will be concentrating on making sure the government changes to University funding do not adversely affect the college's intake of students and maintaining Queens' reputation for diversity.

I am always looking for new ideas to help make Queens' and Cambridge more accessible to students from a variety of backgrounds so if you have any ideas do drop me an email or just approach me in the bar, I'll appreciate the input. I will also be looking for volunteers for Access related events throughout the year so if you don't find me, I will find you!

Email: jcr-access

Welfare & Women's Officer: Hermione Taylor

Women's Welfare Officer is a new role on the JCR this year. I'm always on hand to talk about any problems you are having, and have a solid supply of pregnancy tests, condoms, information leaflets and tea! You can contact me at any time by leaving a note in my pigeon hole, or coming round to G3.

My role is a political one too - women are still under-represented in Cambridge, and its my job to make sure that I deal with the issues that mean the most to us! I attend CUSU women's forum, and run events throughout the year in line with university wide campaigns. I am also going to arrange a women's dinner and women's formal this year - women have made a fantastic contribution to Queens', and it’s time we celebrated this!

Email: jcr-access
Room: G3

Welfare & Men's Officer: Thurstan Redding

Hello all!

I am Thurstan Redding and shall be acting as your men's welfare officer this year. My role mainly includes watching upon your health here at Queens', may it be mental, sexual, or on any level! This includes generally celebrating the joys and honour of being a man, being available to talk to at any moment, helping to organise various welfare events, supplying sexual health supplies (such as condoms etc...) and also being available for any information regarding health and well-being at Queens'. I also serve as one of the intermediaries between you and the administration, and am therefore available for any suggestion or message that needs transmission.

Email: jcr-access
Mobile: 07817960388
Surgery times: Sundays from 10 to 11 am

International Officer: Sicong Shen

My name is Sicong Shen, but feel free to call me Sam. I am your international officer in Queens' College. By now, I am a second year engineer.

My job is to create a cosy and friendly atmosphere in Queens' for all internationals to come! I can imagine how lonely and homeless an international fresher would feel when he or she first arrives in the UK -- exactly what I have felt when I first come. But there is no need to worry about that, as I am here to help you.

I am the first person you can think of if you found difficulty in daily life here in Cambridge. I can help you handle international luggages, reminding you of visa application or registration, advising airline booking, and help you solve engineering problems if I can :P. Additionally, I will show you how crazy and fantastic it would be to go formal swaps, movie nights and clubbing, as important parts in Cambridge life as well.

And, for my lovely international freshers, when you join the fresher week (the first week of Michaelmas term, totally off work!!), you will have international uncle and aunts with you apart from your college parents, just to make you as comfortable as possible. Bear in mind, Queens' is so so soooo friendly and I am sure you will enjoy it!

Email: jcr-international

Bar Rep: Reece Jackson-Jones

Email: jcr-bar

Sports, Societies and Entertainments Officer: Greg Steele

A warm welcome to the extensive non-academic side of Queens!
There is a wide variety of exciting opportunities to be explored at Queens' whether your interests be performing, sporting or musical. I’m here to make sure that these things run smoothly and ensure that everyone has the chance to take part. Filling your spare time will be no problem, and all you need to bring is enthusiasm! There is something for everyone.

For any information on a particular sport, society or event, this website will keep you updated on the busy activities around College. You can also contact me directly, and I will try put you in touch with the people in the know, or if you’re looking to set up something new, I will do my best to help!

My hope is that this year, Sports, Societies and Entertainments will continue to be a major part of College life, and provide an alternative to the academic curriculum, where you can meet like-minded people and enjoy the experiences. These things are so important to health and happiness at Queens', and I fully intend to make sure that the opportunities are always open to all.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to get in touch. We are your JCR.

Email: jcr-sportsandsocs
Room: A2

Accommodation Officer: Marios Fournarakis

I am here to improve accommodation in our College and I am your first contact if you have any issues with accommodation. Housekeeping and Maintenance Offices are always keen on helping you with any issues regarding the state of accommodation but I am also there to forward your ideas and your complaints to ensure the highest quality of their service.

If you have any maintenance issues (physical things such as no heating, cracked window, broken shower etc.) then please get in contact with maintenance, either through the forms in the Porters' Lodge or online at: http://www.qjcr.org.uk/maintenance-request. Maintenance issues should be resolved within a few days (but do get prioritised). If you have any further issues, get in touch with me.

I sit on committees other than the JCR - the Domus committee (concerned with housekeeping matters in Queens') as well as the Safety committee, so I'm in a position to communicate any issues that arise with the relevant people in college.
Some of the targets of this year are:

• Installation of Bookshelves in all rooms
• Questionnaire for Housekeeping and Maintenance services:This would enable students to express their views and help Maintenance and Housekeeping office improve their services
• Installation of thermostats to reduce heating cost and the energy footprint of our college.
• Introduce an official renting contract that will protect both students and the college.

But it is even more important for me to listen to your ideas...Therefore please don't hesitate to contact me at any time.
In addition to this, I also have responsibility for the annual room-ballots and the changes in room rent. Given the current financial climate, I will work to ensure that any changes in room rent are fully justified and kept to a minimum.

Email: jcr-accommodation
Surgery times: Saturday from 2-6 pm

Environment Officer: Camilla Maudsley

Email: jcr-green

LGBT Officer: Tom Rasmussen

Hello there, I'm Tom! As LGBTQ rep it is my job to make sure you are all aware of LGBT welfare, the "scene" in Cambridge and everything it entails, and any general information for anyone with LGBTQ related questions.

There are various mailing lists you can join for CUSU, which keep you updated with all the big current events (if not, I can always provide you with the information):

• LBGT email list which you can join by emailing me at tr329. It is an anonymous email list which will allow me to inform you all about events and activities.
• CUSU LBGT currently provide numerous ways to engage with the LBGT community whilst in Cambridge. The main way to find out about what they are planning is to join the email listings by emailing communications@cusu-lbgt.com or going on their website www.cusu-lbgt.com. They have a termly magazine called [no definition] which can be subscribed to by emailing the editors at editor@cusu-lbgt.com. Rendezvous at The Cow on a Monday (and Rendez-two at Kambar, every other week) is their LBGT club night, and there will always be predrinks!

I currently am able to provide free condoms, dental dams and latex gloves. Just email me on tr329, or give me a call! I also have a supply of chlamydia tests which you can request in three ways: by email, by coming to my room or by putting a note in my pigeon hole. These tests are easy to carry out and remain confidential so if you are at all worried definitely come grab one!

I hope all this information is helpful, but remember you can contact me day or night on tr329 if you need anything at all. I am very happy to meet for a coffee or drink too - you just say when and where!

Love, Tom xxx

Email: jcr-lgbt